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W811 FBW

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,079 mi
Last recorded35,079 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW811 FBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 35,079 miles

Chain lub noted around rear lower suspension area

Exhaust noisy

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 32,837 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 32,823 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 29,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Gear change loose on spline fitment

Pass 8 Jun 2022 26,218 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Gear change loose on spline fitment

Pass 5 Jun 2021 24,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 24,309 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,710 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 23,115 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated collector box (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated collector box (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,687 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,545 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 21,545 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,698 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 16,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,860 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 14,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2007 11,647 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 11,647 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 10,522 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 10,522 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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W811 FBW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 21,483 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W811 FBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W811 FBW registered?

W811 FBW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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